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http://www.desertimportexport.com/ve...L-94000-MILES/
Looking at getting a C5 Corvette. I have already tested out a C5 Z06 and deemed that I'd have way too much fun in it. This seems like it's a very reasonable price, and it's a color I really like and an interior that I like as well. It has HUD as well which is a feature I like.
What are your thoughts on this? Possibly a good buy?
Looking at getting a C5 Corvette. I have already tested out a C5 Z06 and deemed that I'd have way too much fun in it. This seems like it's a very reasonable price, and it's a color I really like and an interior that I like as well. It has HUD as well which is a feature I like.
What are your thoughts on this? Possibly a good buy?
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They claim it has a 2.73 rear end ratio and an optispark ignition system, so you can assume they don't know what they're talking about.
Other than that the car looks great, and is a pretty good price. Don't let the fun of a c5z scare you away
Other than that the car looks great, and is a pretty good price. Don't let the fun of a c5z scare you away
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http://www.desertimportexport.com/ve...L-94000-MILES/
Looking at getting a C5 Corvette. I have already tested out a C5 Z06 and deemed that I'd have way too much fun in it. This seems like it's a very reasonable price, and it's a color I really like and an interior that I like as well. It has HUD as well which is a feature I like.
What are your thoughts on this? Possibly a good buy?
Looking at getting a C5 Corvette. I have already tested out a C5 Z06 and deemed that I'd have way too much fun in it. This seems like it's a very reasonable price, and it's a color I really like and an interior that I like as well. It has HUD as well which is a feature I like.
What are your thoughts on this? Possibly a good buy?
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Did you check for codes yet? Looks like a nice car but looks can be deceiving. Wonder whats going on with the plates, front no rear? Front plate would indicate the car is not a Cali native. Good luck with your hunt. Mike
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Nice looking car - just be sure to check it over carefully. Read the stickies at the top of the page on buying a Corvette. Lots of great info in them.
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The car in the link is not a Z06 but still a nice looking coupe. If you are serious about it make sure you at least check the oil pressure via the DIC. The gage in the pic is pegged at 80 psi at idle. Red flag for defective oil pressure sending unit!
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Car appears to be bone stock... like others have said READ the STICKY... check the CODES... DRIVE the car and get HELP from someone that KNOWS C5 corvettes... looks like a nice car... very well detailed...
Good luck
Good luck
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Photos look nice, but looks can be deceiving. Read the stickies at the top of this page. Vehicle history and maintenance records are a must. Have the car checked, bumper to bumper by a shop/tech (Not theirs!) who knows C5's intimately. Ask questions, members of this forum are incredibly helpful. Be very careful, a well chosen C5 is a delight. A problem C5 can be a very expensive and frustrating experience. Good luck and best wishes! By the way, as nice as C5's are, Z06's are an incredible step up if you are someone who really enjoys performance driving.
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Since you're looking here in California, walk away from that thing. Small iron-lot dealer, obviously doesn't know jack about the car. For the folks who don't live out West, Corvettes, and especially C5s, are dime a dozen out here, and there are plenty of much lower mileage examples out there.
I recently picked up my 2004 A4, Machine Silver with 3:15s, Z51 and loaded with 1SB/1SZ, with 66K, for $13250. Yes, it needed tires and brakes, as well as some overall love, but still an example of what kind of beating C5s are taking here in California.
Good luck!
I recently picked up my 2004 A4, Machine Silver with 3:15s, Z51 and loaded with 1SB/1SZ, with 66K, for $13250. Yes, it needed tires and brakes, as well as some overall love, but still an example of what kind of beating C5s are taking here in California.
Good luck!
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Since you're looking here in California, walk away from that thing. Small iron-lot dealer, obviously doesn't know jack about the car. For the folks who don't live out West, Corvettes, and especially C5s, are dime a dozen out here, and there are plenty of much lower mileage examples out there.
I recently picked up my 2004 A4, Machine Silver with 3:15s, Z51 and loaded with 1SB/1SZ, with 66K, for $13250. Yes, it needed tires and brakes, as well as some overall love, but still an example of what kind of beating C5s are taking here in California.
Good luck!
I recently picked up my 2004 A4, Machine Silver with 3:15s, Z51 and loaded with 1SB/1SZ, with 66K, for $13250. Yes, it needed tires and brakes, as well as some overall love, but still an example of what kind of beating C5s are taking here in California.
Good luck!
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The CA Vehicle Smog Test History show that emissions equipment has been tampered with and had a couple of failures before sitting for five years.
https://www.bar.ca.gov/pubwebquery/v...pubtstqry.aspx
https://www.bar.ca.gov/pubwebquery/v...pubtstqry.aspx
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It really wasn't that great of a deal; the wholesale on the car was $13.5K. The seller wanted 15K, I hit him at 12.5K based on toasted tires, bad running and creaks galore... We ended up at 13250. Again, not that stellar of a deal, considering that I've had to put $2K into her in the last couple of months, but my point is that here in SoCal, C5s are flooding the market and prices are plummeting. I've seen '01s with some miles for 10K, so keep looking. Here's some typical SoCal stuff:
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5574043538.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5574993033.html (Salvage but this is cheap)
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/5561035506.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/5517317245.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5572616532.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ctd/5584810915.html
Remember, people list cars for quite a bit more than they generally want. If you're respectful and point out exactly why your offer comes in as it is, i.e. tires, brakes, paint, interior... people tend to go with it when they see an envelope full of cash. Just my fairly extensive buying experience.
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Looking at getting a C5 Corvette. I have already tested out a C5 Z06 and deemed that I'd have way too much fun in it. This seems like it's a very reasonable price, and it's a color I really like and an interior that I like as well. It has HUD as well which is a feature I like.
What are your thoughts on this? Possibly a good buy?
Looking at getting a C5 Corvette. I have already tested out a C5 Z06 and deemed that I'd have way too much fun in it. This seems like it's a very reasonable price, and it's a color I really like and an interior that I like as well. It has HUD as well which is a feature I like.
What are your thoughts on this? Possibly a good buy?
GLW finding your dream vette
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It really wasn't that great of a deal; the wholesale on the car was $13.5K. The seller wanted 15K, I hit him at 12.5K based on toasted tires, bad running and creaks galore... We ended up at 13250. Again, not that stellar of a deal, considering that I've had to put $2K into her in the last couple of months, but my point is that here in SoCal, C5s are flooding the market and prices are plummeting. I've seen '01s with some miles for 10K, so keep looking. Here's some typical SoCal stuff:
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5574043538.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5574993033.html (Salvage but this is cheap)
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/5561035506.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/5517317245.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5572616532.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ctd/5584810915.html
Remember, people list cars for quite a bit more than they generally want. If you're respectful and point out exactly why your offer comes in as it is, i.e. tires, brakes, paint, interior... people tend to go with it when they see an envelope full of cash. Just my fairly extensive buying experience.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5574043538.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5574993033.html (Salvage but this is cheap)
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/5561035506.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/5517317245.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5572616532.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ctd/5584810915.html
Remember, people list cars for quite a bit more than they generally want. If you're respectful and point out exactly why your offer comes in as it is, i.e. tires, brakes, paint, interior... people tend to go with it when they see an envelope full of cash. Just my fairly extensive buying experience.